right now it s already nearly midday on saturday. and the reclusive state, it happens to be the biggest holiday of the year, known as the day of the sun, honoring the country s founder, kim o il sung. there are giant likenesses everywhere. from childhood every north korean gets taught the mythic stories of their greatness. today s day of the sun sunday celebrations like so many in the past featured an elaborate parade to display the state s military capabilities. let s bring in our panel. ambassador nancy soderberg who worked with president clinton and as ambassador to the united nations. david sanger fresh off a trip covering the secretary of state in moscow. and part of the new york times team that we should add won a